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Teacher of Science at Highbury Fields School (Physics specialism)

Highbury Fields School, London, N5 1AR

This job expired on 6 December 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  3 January 2023

• Closing date

  6 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 November 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
• Pay scale: Main scale/UPS (plus Inner London Allowance)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

• Be highly ambitious for all students
• Be a team player
• Be willing to contribute to the wider school curriculum

What the school offers its staff

Highbury Fields School is a community in which everyone enjoys academic and social success. We are a truly special place in which to learn, teach and lead. An 11 to 19 girls’ school, we serve a culturally rich, but often underprivileged, community and are fiercely determined that every child in our care will become a confident young woman, who is academically and socially accomplished.

The school’s 2016 ‘outstanding’ OFSTED report and 2019 progress 8 score of 0.82 have established our students’ reputation for academic excellence and we are highly regarded in the local community for our calm, focused learning environment.

Benefits include:generous pension scheme; reduced local gym membership; Cycle to Work scheme; interest free Season Ticket Loans; Employee Assistance Program

Further details about the role

The school strives to be excellent in all aspects of its work but there are vital areas of our provision that are yet to meet our exacting standards or our ambitions for our students.It is in this context that the school is seeking a talented Teacher of Science, to join our dedicated team. Thanks to the exceptional attitudes of our students and the dedication of their teachers, science is flourishing at Highbury Fields School. GCSE results are consistently outstanding compared to national averages. The successful candidate will have expert subject knowledge and be an excellent teacher in science. This post is suitable for a newly qualified or more experienced teacher. The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and/or disabilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Highbury Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff will share and demonstrate this commitment.
The position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.
In line with ‘keeping children safe in education’ and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of the school’s safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked at interview about their online presence.

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About Highbury Fields School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 767 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Highbury Fields School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: kbolden@highburyfields.islington.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highbury-fields-school (opens in new tab)

Highbury Fields School is a community in which everyone enjoys academic and social success. The school actively celebrates and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and aims to make everyone in our community feel welcome and wanted in school.
An 11 to 18 girls’ school, we are proud to serve a culturally rich, but often underprivileged, community and are fiercely determined that every child in our care will develop into a confident young adult, who is academically and socially accomplished.
The school received consecutive ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports in 2016 and 2022.

Arranging a visit to Highbury Fields School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kbolden@highburyfields.islington.sch.uk.

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